Introduction

"Biomimicry can be staged into 3 stages, one is copying the form and shape of nature, another is copying a process, like photosynthesis in a leaf, and the third is mimicking at an ecosystem's level, like building a nature-inspired city." - Janine Benyus

What you will find in this blog is an experience of raising some adorable tadpoles whilst having the opportunity to witness the metamorphosis of them turning into frogs if they survive. Throughout this period, watch the authors get inspired by these little creatures and the way they apply the knowledge of engineering biomimetics on them!

What are tadpoles you say?

(Source: Miika Silfverberg, 2006)

A tadpole is the larval stage in the life cycle of an amphibian, particularly that of a frog or a toad. Tadpoles are young amphibians that are commonly found in lakes, swamps, drainage canals, ponds and other usually stagnant waters. As a tadpole matures, it progressively undergoes a process of evolving into a frog - metamorphosizes by gradually growing limbs, developing lungs and absorbing its tail.

We managed to grab a few tadpoles with the help of our dear friend Cindy in her home :)

This blog is created by three biomimetic enthusiasts - Jian, Sakitya and Hossein who are pursuing their engineering degrees in Taylor's University. We took the interest to opt Engineering Biomimetics as our elective subject for our semester. 

Join us and be inspired! 

We are on the journey of observing, analyzing and evaluating nature's best ideas, whilst trying to adapt them into the engineering field in order to better the society.

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